Propolis has been used for centuries as an antiseptic, and it offers many other health benefits. Interestingly, the benefits vary depending on the locations and plants that bees visited.

Researchers found that health boosting properties of propolis come from its compounds called flavonoids. Propolis is rich in minerals, B-vitamins and antibiotics and increases the body’s natural immunity.

What are the health benefits of propolis?

it’s antibacterial

heals genital herpes

boosts the immune system

it’s anti-inflammatory

helps wounds heal faster

it’s antiviral

heals cold sores

used for cancer of the nose and throat

it’s antifungal

There is a number of studies that focus on antifungal qualities of propolis and they offer some very promising results. Let’s have a look:

A 2013 study shows that propolis based carbopol gel (a polymer used in lotions, creams, bath and hair gels) is as effective against vaginal yeast infection as clotrimazole cream.

In a study from 2001 propolis showed potent antifungal effect in the following Candida species in order of sensitivity: C. albicans > C. tropicalis > C. krusei > C. guilliermondii

In a more recent study from 2014, propolis extract proved very effective against drug resistant Candida albicans isolated from patients with vaginal candidiasis

A study carried out in Spain in 2009 shows that propolis inhibits the development and growth of Candida albicans. The results were obtained using low concentrations of propolis which shows that its antifungal ingredients are very potent.

It may be rock solid when you get it. Leave it for a while in a bowl with warm water and it will get softer.

Apart from eating it, you can also use it on your skin, it will disinfect and heal your wounds and blisters faster

How safe is propolis?

It’s considered safe to use propolis when taken orally or applied to the skin. However, it’s worth noting that it may cause allergic reactions, so you should avoid it, if you are allergic to bees or bee products. Also, lozenges and suppositories with propolis can irritate the mucosa and in rare cases produce ulcers. It’s best to consult your doctor before starting to use propolis, especially if you have allergies or asthma.

I want to hear about your experiences. Have you ever used propolis for Candida or any other health problems? Did it help?

10 comments

Wow, you’re so lucky that you can collect your own propolis from your own hive! It’s good to have a few drops a day to boost your immune system, it’s also anti-inflammatory and can be applied on wounds to help them heal faster.

It’s amazing really how bees naturally produce so many substances which are beneficial to our health! I used to take manuka honey but have heard since that it ha no real health benefits. I never really did any further research though mind you.

Propolis sounds like is would be excellent for many different health problems – particularly those related to a low immune system.

Thank you Hannah, I’m glad you’ve learnt something new from my article. Propolis is very versatile and all of us can benefit from it in different ways to suit our needs. Plus, propolis based products are not very expensive, which is another great benefit!

I have heard about some of the properties of taking bees honey but this product propolis sounds like it actually has more benefits than just the honey alone.
I know you can use aloe for skin treatment etc but your product sounds like it may be more flexible for some issues you can get. I’ll have to see what my wife thinks of it now that I have come across your site.

Thank you for your comment Travis. When I was doing my research I was surprised that propolis is so versatile and offers so many health benefits. Taking propolis daily helps boost your immune system and it’s crucial when you’re trying to get rid of yeast infections. I am still trying to find propolis suppositories for vaginal yeast infections, they are available, but difficult to find online. Once I find them, I will update this post.

Hi Kamila.
One of my daughters suffers from vaginal candidiasis due to pregnancy and I found your site most helpful on the subject so I referred it to her. We couldn’t find any information on how to use it in the treatment though, would you please let us know how do you treat it with propolis?

Hi Oscar, I’ve just updated my post with information about treatment. For the time being there aren’t any propolis based vaginal suppositories available, but your daughter could use propolis extract to boost her overall immunity, it should help with Candida overgrowth as well. But she will definitely need to consult it with her doctor.

Hi Kamila,
I wasn’t aware of the fact that propolis is produced by bees. Very interesting. I really like your article and as I’m not very experienced in it I do understand what you would like to tell us. So, very customer friendly 😉
You are telling us that propolis is very good and has many advantages, but when should I take it? Is it something I should take continously or just when I have certain kind of illness?
Cheers
Don

Hi Don, I’m glad you like the post. It’s best to use it every day to boost your immune system and overall health. When you’ve got a cold, you could use propolis throat spray or propolis nasal spray, they work wonders and they are 100% natural!

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Hi, my name is Kams. While suffering from recurrent yeast infections for many years and trying to find a solution, I came across countless articles about yeast infection treatments. When I did more research I realized that many of those recommended cures are not supported by science and some can even be dangerous. I decided to create this website to help you make better choices and find the best way to treat your vaginal yeast infection. Read more...

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